AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChristmas Concessions: Duty-free barrel imports begin Nov. 1. Households can bring in up to two qualifying barrels, each worth no more than EC$3,000; a 6% Customs Service Charge still applies. U.S. Relations: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre led Saint Lucia’s delegation to talks in Washington, where the U.S. announced more than US$340 million in regional investment for areas including digital infrastructure, health and security. Visa Restrictions: A report says legal immigration from the Caribbean to the U.S. fell 53% under new policies. Saint Lucia was among the countries where immigrant visa issuance dropped by at least 80%. Boat Collision Inquiry: Hearings into the Anse Cochon boat collision have begun. The inquiry heard the captain was operating with an expired licence and uncovered lapses in procedures. Diplomatic Ties: Saint Lucia and Taiwan reaffirmed their longstanding partnership, with Castries pledging to keep advocating for Taiwan’s participation in international organisations. Democratic Milestone: Saint Lucia marked 75 years of universal adult suffrage, with leaders renewing calls for equity and unfinished work toward liberation.
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